Quassy Amusement Park is an amusement and waterpark in Middlebury, Connecticut, and is one of only 11 trolley parks still operating in the United States. It has 20 rides on its . Quassy consists of a full-fledged amusement park plus a waterpark called Splash Away Bay. Swimming in Lake Quassapaug is available. In 1901, a writer pronounced Lake Quassapaug as "the handsomest bit of natural water on Earth". Today, beach clubs and houses surround the entire lake. The park is home to the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster, which opened in 2011. Quassy offers swimming, picnicking, a catering service, an arcade, a waterpark, and live entertainment including school bands, dance groups and magic shows.
The park uses an all-day ride and waterpark wristbands or pay-by-ride system. A wristband is required to enter the waterpark and beach area, or guests may pay a separate admission. Admission to the park is free but a parking fee is charged.Connecticut Family Outings Facility - Quassy Amusement Park - school field trips, thrill rides, NY
History
Quassy originally opened as a trolley park, owned and operated by an electrified rail line. It has been a staple in Connecticut entertainment for more than 100 years. In 1908, Quassy became a stop along the trolley line between Waterbury and Woodbury. As more people got off at this stop, Quassy became a summer resort area. In 1937, three businessmen purchased the property and began to develop it.Connecticut History. "Quassy: One of the Last of the Old-Time Trolley Parks". ConnecticutHistory.org After World War II, Quassy established itself as a full amusement park.
Rides and attractions Ride nameAttraction TypeOpening yearManufacturerRoller CoastersLittle DipperKiddie Roller Coaster1952Allan HershellWooden WarriorCustom designed wooden family coaster2011The Gravity GroupThrill RidesReverse TimeReverse Time2016SBF Visa GroupParatrooperHydraulic Lift Paratrooper1997Frank Hrubetz & Co.Super HimalayaMusic Fest2023ReverchonTidal WavePirate 322020SBF Visa GroupBumper CarsBumper Cars1979JLGHFree Fall'NDrop Zone2010SBF Visa GroupFranticFrisbee2015Visa InternationalFamily RidesHelicoptersHelicopter1958Allan HerschellGhost HuntTilt-A-WhirlTilt-A-Whirl1977SellnerBig Flush Water CoasterBig Flush1999White WaterGrand CarouselGrand Carousel1990Chance RidesQuassy Express TrainC.P. Huntington1948Chance RidesCrazy CupsMidi Tea Cup2012ZamperlaSkipper's ClippersVisa Pirate Jet2017SBF Visa GroupUp, Up & AwaySamba Balloon2017ZamperlaAladdin Wave SwingerYo-Yo2025Wooddesign Amusement RidesKiddie RidesJet FightersSky Fighter1952Allan HershellBoat RideKiddie Boat Ride1952Allan HershellFrog HopperFrog Hopper2000S&S WorldwideKiddie Bumper Cars2015VISA InternationalSplash Away Bay Water Park RidesSaturation StationWaterColors2003SCS InteractiveTunnel TwistersTunnel Twisters2006ProSlide TechnologyBulletBowlBulletBowl2013ProSlide TechnologyFreeFALL Extreme BodyslidesFreeFALL2013ProSlide TechnologyFish PondSplashpad2013Vortex Aquatic StructuresSlide City(various models)2016ProSlide TechnologyCategory 5 Rapids Raft Rides(various models)2018ProSlide Technology Rocket Rapids Water CoasterWater Coaster2022ProSlide Technology AttractionsQuassy BeachLakeside Beach--Quassy Quest Laser MazeLaser Tag--Quassy QueenExcursion Boat--Redemption ArcadeArcade--Midway GamesGame Booths--Quassy ZooFiberglass Animals --
Defunct attractions Ride nameAttraction TypeOpening yearClosing yearManufacturer Wild Mouse Wild Mouse 1960 1983 B. A. Schiff Mad Mouse Monster Mouse 1983 2010 Allan HerschellTrabant19652015Dune Buggies19722016Space Age19832016GalleonGalleon 3320082019ZamperlaYo-Yo SwingYo-Yo20042024Chance Rides
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See also List of amusement parks in New England Lake Compounce
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